DO IT: Boating

From Cruisers to Catamarans, Georgia Floats Your Boat

Boating is a popular recreational activity enjoyed by many Georgians across the state with 151
boat ramps available for use. Boating often goes hand-in-hand with fishing, but sometimes a
sunset cruise just to enjoy the water and the breeze is all you need.

Boat Friendly
Boat Friendly Georgia has 17 large capacity boat ramps with multiple boat ramp lanes and extra capacity parking lots:

Many Georgia State Parks offer boat ramps, docks, rentals and marinas. Some state park campgrounds and cabins even have adjacent docks. Water skiing, sailing and personal watercraft are permitted on large lakes; however, some parks on smaller lakes have horsepower restrictions to preserve the park’s tranquil setting and wildlife. Some facilities may be closed during drought, so check ahead. For added adventure, Stephen C. Foster State Park offers guided boat tours through the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp.

The Army Corps of Engineers operates 10 of Georgia’s largest lakes and their surrounding recreation areas. The lakes were created by damming once free-flowing rivers, and are used for water conservation, power generation and recreation. These lakes provide boating opportunities for every kind of recreational vessel from fishing boats and sailboats to pontoons and personal watercraft.

Georgia Power manages approximately 60,000 surface acres of water making up 17 lakes across the state associated with hydroelectric projects and is the largest non-government provider of recreation facilities in the state. Many Georgia Power recreation areas have boat ramps.

Of course, Georgia’s largest “pool” of water is the Atlantic Ocean which hugs 100 miles of the state’s coast. From Savannah to St. Marys, numerous marinas allow you to hire a captain and/or rent a boat to take out beyond the waves. You can become temporarily certified to operate a boat by taking a 10-minute video certification course offered by the marinas. Boat owners and renters in Georgia must complete this Georgia DNR-approved Boater Safety Training Course.

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Boating - Locations

Arrowhead Park & Bike Trails at Lake Tobesofkee

Historic Heartland
Columbus Road near U.S. 80
Macon, GA 31220
478-474-8770

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Augusta Riverwalk Marina

Classic South
1 Fifth St.
Augusta, GA 30901
706-722-1388

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Bald Ridge Creek Campground – Lake Lanier

Northeast Georgia Mountains
4100 Bald Ridge Rd.
Cumming, GA 30041
877-444-6777

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Bald Ridge Marina

Northeast Georgia Mountains
1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-887-5309

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Ball’s Ferry Recreation Area

Historic Heartland
25698 GA-57
Toomsboro, GA 31090
706-595-4222

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Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Georgia Coast
GA Hwy. 122
Folkston, GA 31537
229-482-3453

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Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge/Banks Lake Outpost

Plantation Trace
Off U.S. Hwy. 221
Lakeland, GA 31635
229-482-3453

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Bartow Carver Park

Atlanta Metro
3900 Bartow Carver Road SE
Acworth, GA 30101
770-974-6053

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Bartow Gatewood Park

Northwest Georgia Mountains
224 Bartow Beach Rd.
Cartersville, GA 30120
770-387-5163

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Bear Creek Marina

Historic Heartland
60 Bear Creek Marina Dr.
Mansfield, GA 30055
770-787-9621

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Bear Gap Outfitters

NE GA Mountains
6 Bear Gap Rd.
Lakemont, GA 30552
706-782-4438

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Ben Hill County Landing – Ocmulgee River

Magnolia Midlands
Mobley Bluff Rd.
Fitzgerald, GA 31798
229-426-5033

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Big Lazar Wildlife Management Area and Public Fishing Area

West Georgia
Bunkham Rd. 4 miles east of Talbotton on U.S. Hwy. 80
Talbotton, GA 31827
706-845-4180

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Black Shoals Park

Historic Heartland
3001 Black Shoals Rd.
Conyers, GA 30012
770-761-1611

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Blue N Hall Marina & Boat Ramp

Georgia Coast
1510 Blue N Hall Rd.
Darien, GA 31305
912-264-7218

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Blue Ridge, Georgia

Northwest Georgia Mountains
152 Orvin Lance Dr
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-632-5680

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Blythe Island Regional Park

Georgia Coast
6616 Blythe Island Hwy.
Brunswick, GA 31523
912-279-2812

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Bolding Mill Campground – Lake Lanier

Northeast Georgia Mountains
4044 Chestatee Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30506
877-444-6777

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Boundary Waters Resort and Marina

Northeast Georgia Mountains
528 Sunnyside Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-2530

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Bowman Fly Fishing

NE GA Mountains

Cleveland, GA 30528
706-963-0435

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Brunswick Landing Marina

Georgia Coast
1701 Newcastle St.
Brunswick, GA 31520
912-262-9264

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Buford Dam Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
1200 Saddle Dike #3
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-9531

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Bull River Cruises Eco-Tours

Georgia Coast
Hogan's Marina, 36 Wilmington Island Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
912-898-1800

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Bull River Marina

Georgia Coast
8005 Old Tybee Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
912-897-7300

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Burton Mill Park

Northeast Georgia Mountains
6555 Yacht Club Rd.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-945-9531

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Bush Head Shoals Access Park

West Georgia
Bush Head Shoals Rd.
Franklin, GA 30217
678-416-6350

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Bussey Point Recreation Area

Classic South
Double Branches Rd.
Lincolnton, GA 30817
877-444-6777

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Campers Haven

West Georgia
1296 Campers Haven Rd.
Vienna, GA 31092
229-268-9076

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Capt. David Newlin Fishing Charters

Georgia Coast
10750 Ford Ave.
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
912-756-4573

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Capt. Tripp Lang Charters

Georgia Coast

St. Marys, GA 31558-4943
912-674-1085

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Georgia State Parks

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